Planning Food for the 4th of July
When I was growing up, some of our best parties happened on the 4th of July. We’d grill hamburgers or …Read More
Category Archives: salads
Munching with MOPS: Miel’s Broccoli Salad
Every other Tuesday I have the privilege of spending time with a very special group of women: the Blue Ridge …Read More
Planning for Christmas Dinner
If you’re as busy as I am this week, it’s probably hard to even THINK about planning yet another big …Read More
Homemade garlic croutons…it’s the little things that make all the difference
There are a number of little things that make regular food fabulous; one of those things is homemade croutons. A …Read More
Thanksgiving Dinner: Vegetable Side Dishes
What kind of Thanksgiving side-dish personality do you have? Are you the kind of cook that has to make every …Read More
Feeding Holiday guests
For some of us, it’s not just a matter of putting Thanksgiving dinner on the table. It’s also feeding the …Read More
Cherry Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad has been starring in my kitchen every night this past week. I keep finding recipes that are so …Read More
Another Wild Rice Chicken Salad
This morning I was telling a friend at church about rediscovering the Wild Rice Chicken Salad recipe the other night …Read More
Wild Rice Chicken Salad
I’m bringing this recipe for Wild Rice Chicken Salad out of retirement because I made this tonight and each one …Read More
Heat Wave Salad, take 2
It’s too hot to cook. It feels like it’s been too hot to cook for about 9 YEARS now. And …Read More
Make-it-Happen Grilled Chicken Salad
In these warm summer days, salads are sounding better and better. I didn’t want to run out to the market …Read More
Curried Rice Salad: perfect for hot weather
The last week has been unpleasantly warm and muggy. I’m often reminded by my friends and family who live in …Read More
Cranberry relish, cranberry salad, and cranberry chutney
Looking for some last minute ideas for cranberries for your Thanksgiving Dinner table? Here are a few of our favorites:
Pesto Potato Salad with Sausage
Several months ago I wrote about our new favorite potato salad, Fully Loaded Potato Salad. Well, yesterday I accidentally discovered …Read More
Balsamic Chicken Quinoa
As I mentioned yesterday, quinoa is my new favorite food. This dish can be used as a side dish/salad or …Read More
Quinoa Shrimp Salad with lime and cilantro
I’ve discovered the coolest grain: quinoa. Quinoa, pronounced KEEN-WAH and originating in the South American Andes, is actually related …Read More
Roasted Edamame Tabbouleh
Shortly before I served dinner tonight, I posted my status update on Facebook, “I’m about to serve a dinner likely …Read More
Greek Salad
I’m bringing this post out of semi-retirement. This recipe is just too good not to share again. My mother-in-law gave …Read More
Leah’s Pasta Salad
My friend Leah Facebooked me today to tell me she had made my Secret Weapon Vinaigrette and used it on …Read More
Herbed Chicken Wheatberry Salad
In the quest to use up last week’s CSA veggies, I started this evening’s dinner prep this afternoon by cooking …Read More
